Vase
This vase is an example of the Iris glaze line introduced by Rookwood in 1894. It is characterized by a white clay body, decorated in colors that range from pastel pinks, blues and purples, to greens, whites and yellows, or to grays, blacks and browns; and covered in a brilliant translucent glaze. The lighter palette was inspired by the ceramics displayed by the Royal Factory of Copenhagen at the Columbian Exhibition in Chicago. The peacock feather was a popular exotic motif found on many decorated media in this period. Carl Schmidt, the decorator of this vase, worked at the pottery from 1896 to 1927. The American Wing's collection contains additional examples of Rookwood Pottery, see 43.67, 45.147, 69.37.1, 69.37.2, 69.37.3, 1973.93, 1974.214.28, 1980.452, 1980.453, 1981.443, L.1999.101, 1991.214, and 1991.335.
Artwork Details
- Title:Vase
- Designer:Designed by Carl Schmidt (1875–1959)
- Manufacturer:Manufactured by Rookwood Pottery Company (American, Cincinnati, Ohio 1880–1967)
- Date:1900–1925
- Geography:Made in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- Culture:American
- Medium:Earthenware
- Dimensions:H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); Diam. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
- Credit Line:Purchase, Edward C. Moore, Jr. Gift, 1969
- Object Number:69.17
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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